Walking directions to Palazetto Madonna Hotel (with map)

The
Palazzetto Madonna is
a bit of a walk from the nearest Alilaguna airport-boat stop (Ca' Rezzonico),
but unless you're burdened with heavy luggage, it's worth the pleasant stroll.

The Palazzetto Madonna, which opened only a few years
ago, is in a lovely small palace overlooking a canalside fondamenta not
far from the Frari Church. A small garden courtyard adds to the palazzetto's
appeal. As a bonus, the immediate neighborhood has several popular cafés and restaurants.

The hotel offers 15 rooms, ranging from doubles to suites. (Two are
handicapped-accessible.) If your budget permits, we suggest booking a deluxe double or
suite with a canal view.

How to reach Palazzetto Maddona from the Alilaguna
Linea Arancio airport-boat stop at Ca' Rezzonico:

From the Ca' Rezzonico airport-boat and vaporetto pier, walk
inland to Campo San Barnaba.

When you reach the square, turn right immediately and cross
the small bridge just beyond the deconsecrated church. (You may recognize
the building as the
Library from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.)

Continue straight ahead on the Calle de le Botteghe.

Turn right at the corner onto the Calle San Bernardo, then
turn left at the next corner into the Calle Cappeller.

When you reach a small triangular campo (the
Campiello dei Squelini), follow the diagonal traffic path into the Calle
Foscari.

Turn right after the bridge and walk a short distance
alongside the canal to the Palazzetto Madonna.

From the San Tomà vaporetto stop:

If you're coming from Piazzale Roma or the Santa Lucia Railroad
Station and the public water buses aren't too crowded, you can take the
No.
1 vaporetto to the San Tomà ACTV stop. From there, it's a quick walk to the
Palazzetto Madonna with no bridges to cross:

As you leave the waterbus pier, walk straight ahead on the
Calle Traghetto Vecchio.

Turn left at the first cross street, the Calle del
Campanile.

Walk to the next corner and turn right before the bridge
onto the Fondamenta del Forner. The Palazzetto Madonna will be on your
right, facing the canal.

Tip:You'll find the San Tomà
ACTV stop handy for sightseeing trips up and down the Grand Canal, even if you
arrive and depart on Alilaguna's airport boat.